The fashion drumbeat signals the return of ethnic patterns to posh city parties.
Ben Goldstein
The fashion drumbeat signals the return of ethnic patterns to posh city parties. Tribal rule: With bold graphic-print dresses, think strong folkloric jewelry and chunky sandals.
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Spring Dresses
JENNIFER ZIPP, 32, denim designer, in Ali Ro, $242;ali-ro.com for stores. MICHELE ZIPP, 35, editor and writer, in Ali Ro at Helen's Boutique, $180; (859) 226-0493.
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EMI KAMIYA, 26, beauty publicist, in Gold Hawk at Boutique Mandarine, $357; (401) 848-9360.
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EMILY RUDOLF, 25, film production and development assistant, in Lauren Moffatt at TG-170, $370; (212) 995-8660.
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JUDY SHENG, 31, physician's assistant, in BCBG MaxAzria, $280; bcbg.com for stores.
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CHRISTINA BRIGGS, 22, wealth adviser, in Sears Apostrophe, $60; sears.com.
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HAYLEY BLOOMINGDALE, 22, graduate student, in DKNY Jeans, $79; dknyjeans.com.
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JACKIE KLEIN, 29, stay-at-home mom, in H&M, $69.90;hm.com for stores with similar styles.
